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English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1983 English Language (Use of English) Questions

Question 16:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
On his way back the boy ran into a long procession of men, women and children in ....
  • A White beautiiful exceedingly flowing gowns
  • B Exceedingly flowing white beautiful gowns
  • C Exceedingly beautiful white flowing gowns
  • D White flowing exceedingly beautiful gowns
  • E Flowing exceedingly white beautiful gowns
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Question 17:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
I could not believe that our team .... the match after being in the lead for most of the match
  • A To lose
  • B Lost
  • C Will be losing
  • D Losing
  • E Loosen
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Question 18:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
The head of Department is away to Murtala Mohammed Airport and has asked Dr. Haruna to stand .... for him
  • A Out
  • B In
  • C On
  • D Across
  • E About
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Question 19:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
The commission was set up to enquire .... the general conditions of child abuse in such institution
  • A At
  • B From
  • C After
  • D Before
  • E Into
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Question 20:
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
We hold that the nation, both in its public and private sectors .... the best consultancy service and advice in all its endeavours
  • A Deserve
  • B Deserving
  • C Deserves
  • D Are deserving
  • E Richly deserve
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